So, my mind seems to be brimming on the edge of something. I cannot say what, for I don't really know. I haven't read enough. I haven't dialogued enough, but what I am coming to discover is a Nova Res. A new thing. At least, it might be.
There is a principle in Biology (as a philosopher, I have every right to steal from the natural sciences, as my discipline gave birth to the others, anyways...) called "Emergence." Basically, what I understand about it is that it states: the system is greater than the sum of the parts. Expounding more upon that, the system cannot be reduced merely to the parts, because in relation to one another, they create something new and unique.
I think that this principle can be adopted into Philosophy. I don't know all the implications yet, but it could help unfold some problems a little more. Basically, what I want to do is combined this idea of Emergence with Hegelian relations, Kierkegaard's subjectivity, and perhaps even Husserl's account of knowledge-perception.
That last paragraph probably seems unintelligible, but trust me, it is and it means something. What exactly? I don't know yet, but I will keep you informed. I think there might be something new happening. The Geist is unfolding. Oh, I am so excited! ((Call me a nerd. I don't care!))
1 comment:
AHHHH! ((brain explodes))
You're too smart. But that's a good thing.
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